Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 7:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:00 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:112.95:362.611:310.611:300.56:497:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:563.06:182.912:120.46:477:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:363.16:563.112:180.312:460.36:467:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:133.17:313.31:010.21:180.16:447:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:473.28:053.51:390.01:490.06:437:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:213.28:393.72:16-0.12:20-0.16:417:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:573.19:163.82:54-0.12:54-0.16:407:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:353.09:573.83:34-0.13:320.06:397:30Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:172.910:423.84:190.04:150.06:377:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:042.811:313.75:100.15:050.16:367:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:532.76:040.26:010.26:347:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:243.612:492.77:020.37:030.36:337:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:263.41:582.78:080.38:140.36:327:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:413.43:192.89:150.39:280.26:307:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:563.44:303.110:170.110:370.16:297:36Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:593.55:303.411:140.011:43-0.16:287:37Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:573.56:253.712:07-0.26:267:38Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:513.57:154.012:44-0.312:56-0.36:257:39New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:393.58:004.11:37-0.41:40-0.46:247:39New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:233.48:424.12:24-0.42:20-0.36:237:40New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:063.39:244.03:08-0.42:59-0.26:217:41New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:503.110:063.93:52-0.23:400.06:207:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:342.910:503.64:380.04:240.26:197:43Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:192.811:343.45:250.25:110.46:187:44Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:042.66:120.46:010.66:167:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:193.112:522.57:020.66:540.86:157:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:082.91:512.47:570.77:530.96:147:46First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:102.83:052.58:540.78:580.96:137:47First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:192.74:042.69:440.79:560.86:127:48First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:152.84:512.810:270.610:490.66:117:49Waxing Gibbous30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651370)

Common Questions About Duck, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Duck, NC today?

Slack tide in Duck, NC is approximately 10:02 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Duck, NC?

Duck, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Duck, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Duck, NC?

Tide predictions for Duck, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Duck, NC?

Tide data for Duck, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8651370. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8651370.

What is the moon phase in Duck, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Duck, NC is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Duck, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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